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National Presto (NPK)
NYSE:NPK
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National Presto (NPK) Price & Analysis

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NPK Stock Chart & Stats

$125.00
$0.60(0.48%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$125.00
$0.60(0.48%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetExtremely low leverage and a sizable equity base provide durable financial flexibility for multi-year defense contracts and capital projects. This conservatism reduces refinancing and solvency risk, enabling the company to fund operations, absorb contract timing variability, and pursue strategic investments.
Large Secured Army OrderA $119.8M U.S. Army delivery order materially increases contracted backlog and revenue visibility into 2027+. Such secured Defense work supports capacity planning, strengthens recurring revenue in the Defense segment, and lowers top-line uncertainty relative to purely consumer-driven sales.
Planned $90M Ammunition Facility ExpansionA capital investment in automated, scalable ammunition capacity is a structural competitive advantage: it increases throughput, shortens lead times, and improves quality consistency. This positions the company to capture follow-on contracts and improves long-term cost competitiveness in Defense manufacturing.
Bears Say
Weak Cash ConversionPersistently low and volatile cash conversion means reported profits do not translate reliably into internal funds for investment or dividends. That unpredictability raises the chance of external financing for capex or working capital, undermining the practical benefits of the conservative balance sheet.
Modest Revenue Growth; Margin CompressionOnly modest top-line growth and shrinking margins suggest limited operational leverage and normalization after stronger prior years. Slower revenue expansion and compressed margins constrain the company's ability to build reserves, reinvest across segments, and sustainably improve returns on capital over the medium term.
Lumpy Results From Contract Timing And Consumer DemandHeavy reliance on the timing of defense awards and consumer spending creates recurring volatility in revenues and earnings. This lumpy profile complicates long-term planning, workforce utilization, and capital allocation, and can amplify cash-flow swings despite strong balance-sheet metrics.

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NPK FAQ

What was National Presto’s price range in the past 12 months?
National Presto lowest stock price was $91.28 and its highest was $149.85 in the past 12 months.
    What is National Presto’s market cap?
    National Presto’s market cap is $870.10M.
      When is National Presto’s upcoming earnings report date?
      National Presto’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 12, 2027 which is in 192 days.
        How were National Presto’s earnings last quarter?
        National Presto released its earnings results on Jul 31, 2026. The company reported $2.21 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
          Is National Presto overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts National Presto’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does National Presto pay dividends?
            National Presto pays a Annually dividend of $1 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.82%. See more information on National Presto dividends here
              What is National Presto’s EPS estimate?
              National Presto’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does National Presto have?
              National Presto has 7,166,043 shares outstanding.
                What happened to National Presto’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                National Presto reported an EPS of $2.21 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 11.11%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of National Presto?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NPK
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

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                    Company Description

                    National Presto

                    National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK) is a diversified manufacturer with operations primarily in two segments: Housewares/Small Appliances and Defense. The company designs, sources/manufactures, and sells branded kitchen and household products (commonly under the Presto name) and also produces defense-related products for U.S. government customers through its defense operations.

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